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The session in which we discuss what it means to be a socialist feminist with Zoë Naseef. Zoë earned a BFA in photojournalism and simultaneously majored in Women and Gender studies. She is currently a writer and web editor for BUST magazine and a co-host on the well-regarded feminist podcast Season of the B.

SeasonoftheB.com

Zotography.com

The session in which we interview psychologist Sherry Pomerantz, Ph.D. about her expertise in helping parents to deal with their children as emerging adults. Dr. Pomerantz works with parents and families to navigate the challenges inherent in the transition to adulthood. 

SherryPomerantz.com

The session in which we talk to Deirdre Mulligan, Executive Director, of the Mitzvah Food Pantry and Sandi Young, a volunteer about food insecurity. The program serves over 7400 people each year by distributing nutritious food to all who are in need regardless of race, income, gender, age or religion. 

jewishphilly.org/need-help/direct-services/serving-vulnerable-populations/mitzvah-food-program/

HungryHarvest.net

The session in which we discuss the Americorp experience with Aaron Jacobs. Aaron graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in Political Science & Public Policy, and then spent a year in Alabama – testing the vision of pre-schoolers, coaching middle-school debates, and helping adults with tax preparation.

ImpactAmerica.com

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA- free tax prep)

SightSavers.org

 

The session in which we speak with renowned autism expert Stephen Shore, EdD about the 3 A’s of Autism – Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation. Dr. Stephen Mark Shore is on the Autism Spectrum and is a professor at Adelphi University. He travels the world teaching, training, and talking about his special interest – autism.

Dr. Shore is the author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, along with several other books and publications. 

Check out Stephen’s website at AutismAsperger.net

The session in which we speak with Stuart Lev, Esq about his life’s work defending some of the most powerless people alive – inmates sentenced to death. According to Amnesty International, almost all death row inmates could not afford an attorney at trial. Stuart works at the Federal Community Defender Office in Philadelphia as a senior litigator in the Capital Habeas Unit. 

 

The session in which we talk about suicide prevention with Yasamin Brown, CEO of the Hope Restored Suicide Prevention Project, LLC. Yasamin lost her father, the late Dr. Ronald Chance Brown, to suicide in 2002. She now uses her experience and Public Health degree to train professionals and lay people in suicide prevention at HopeRestoredProject.net. 

IS PATH WARM?  an acronym to help remember suicide warning signs:

I Ideation (thinking about suicide)

S Substance abuse

P Purposelessness

A Anxiety

T Trapped

H Hopelessness

W Withdrawal

A Anger

R Recklessness

M Mood Changes

If someone you know is in crisis please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800)273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741

 

 

The session in which we talk to Rhoda Fuchs-Morton, LPC about how we can have more meaningful conversations by developing a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Rhoda is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Jenkintown, PA.

You can find Rhoda at fuchsmortonholistic.com

The session in which we experiment with our new equipment while interviewing our sound engineer, musician Hal Aaron. Our sound continues to improve as we learn to use our new mixer, amp, mics, and headphones over the next few sessions (thanks for your patience). 

Check out HalAaron.com for Awesome Live Music

Hal also now has a podcast launching mid-January 2019:              More info at TalesOfTheRoadWarriors.com, and  facebook.com/TalesOfTheRoadWarriors

The session in which we talk to Rosalind Holtzman about what inspired her, a suburban mom, to activism… to the point of more than 1 arrest since the election of 2016.

www.facebook.com/TuesdaysWithToomey